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UNITAR Welcomes Graduates from Around the World Studying Sustainable Development
7 March 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR hosted a group of Executive Master students from around the world at the Palais des Nations, the European Headquarters of the United Nations, in order to deliver a short seminar on the holistic implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Mr. Alex Mejia, Head of UNITAR’s Social Development Programme, spoke to students undertaking an Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices (DPP) at the Graduate Institute for…
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The Art of Speechwriting (12 November - 02 December 2018)
Throughout history, the speech has been one of the most powerful forms of communication. Technological, social and economic changes have enhanced that power. As digital communication has increased, speeches have had to become more authentic and honest.
This course on The Art of Speechwriting gives you the essential principles of the art and craft of speechwriting. After first defining why speeches matter, the course looks at the three golden…
CIFAL Bengaluru Delivers Leadership Training in India
15 June 2017, Bengaluru, India – Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing current challenges requires collaborative and innovative leadership. The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Bengaluru (CIFAL Bengaluru) hosted the “U&I Leadership Training” on 9-11 June in Bengaluru, India.
With the objective of providing training opportunities to enhance leadership skills and to promote effective collaboration in educational settings, CIFAL Bengaluru in partnership…
Developing Capacities on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia-Pacific
31 July - 3 August 2018, Jeju, Republic of Korea – UNITAR’s affiliated International Training Centre for Authorities in Leaders in Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) in collaboration with the UNISDR's Office for Northeast Asia and Global Education Training Institute (UNISDR ONEA-GETI), and with UNDESA / United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) held a training workshop on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The workshop brought…
UNITAR Organizes Course on the International Criminal Court
26 January 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations, organized a full-day coursed entitled, “International Law: Challenges and Opportunities for the International Criminal Court”. The event was widely attended by more than 50 delegates from a number of different Permanent Missions. The entire course was taught by Doctor Roy Lee, Professor at Yale University.
During the first session: “1947-1998…
Climate Change: Theoretical Concept or Reality?
Youth Climate Dialogue between schools in Lilongwe (Malawi) and St. Gallen (Switzerland) facilitates an intimate exchange of views on what climate change means for young people from different backgrounds.
November 2015, St. Gallen, Switzerland and Lilongwe, Malawi - Thursday morning at Kantonsschule am Burggraben Highschool in a small town in Northern Switzerland, 30 secondary students peer at a big screen. On the other side of the world 20 other students from the Lilongwe Girls Secondary School stare back at…
Sharing Data Globally to Have an Impact Locally: How UNOSAT Works with Humanitarian Data Exchange
8 March 2016, Geneva, Switzerland – Almost everything on the internet is data. And everyone needs data. Humanitarian organizations need data more than anything else, in order to plan, to intervene in the right locations, to give their help to the people who most need it. The problem is… where do you find the data you need? The piece of data you need might be on the internet somewhere, but where, and what if it is not shared publicly?
This is a significant problem…
Skills-Building Workshop: Elections to UN Organs
08 April 2016, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office organized a “Skills-Building Workshop: Elections to UN Organs” on 8 April 2016. The workshop was attended by 20 delegates from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Middle Income Countries (MICs) as well as Developed Countries with the aim to enhance the understanding of election procedures and processes at the various UN organs. The training was particularly relevant for election officers who were able to…
UNITAR Hosts Seminar on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
April 11, 2018 – New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the UN Office of Information Communication Technology (OICT), presented a seminar on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and how these exciting technologies can be applied to furthering the Mission of the United Nations.
The seminar began with opening remarks from Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York Office, and Mr. Lambert Hogenhout, Chief of Analytics,Partnership and Innovation at OICT, on the…
UNITAR Launches Training Course for Kuwaiti Diplomats
12 August 2017, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) launched the first two modules of the Training Course “Strengthening Knowledge and Skills in Multilateral Diplomacy: Practical Preparation for Membership in the UN Security Council” for Kuwaiti diplomats. It took place at the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations on August 11, 12 and 16. The course started with Opening Remarks by H.E. Mr. Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi, Permanent Representative of the State of…